Liverpool have reportedly enquired about Rayan Cherki ahead of the January window, as they are looking to take advantage of Lyon’s current situation.
According to L’Equipe, Liverpool are interested in a move for versatile attacker Rayan Cherki ahead of the January window. The 21-year-old French midfielder could be reportedly available for €21 million, and while Lyon may want to keep him until the summer, their current situation could warrant big sales.
Liverpool are on top of the Premier League and Champions League standings as club football was halted to pave the way for the international break. Arne Slot has led them to an impressive run since the season began, although now, the Dutch manager could use the January window to strengthen his squad.
There are question marks about their defensive setup, but Arne Slot could also look to add a versatile attacker. The Reds ended the summer window with only one senior signing, Federico Chiesa, and the Liverpool boss could look to add another attacker ahead of the January window.
Rayn Cherki has been mentioned as a potential target for the club in January. The 21-year-old French midfielder’s qualities across the attacking positions could be related to this. Liverpool were interested in the summer, and despite the fact that Cherki was indeed available for far less then, they decided against the move.
Other clubs like Newcastle United and Chelsea are interested, but the idea of joining Liverpool could prove enticing enough for the 21-year-old French midfielder. The Reds have reportedly made an enquiry for the midfielder, as Lyon reportedly values him at €21 million. This does sound reasonable from Liverpool’s perspective, as his current deal ends in the summer of 2026.
Liverpool to take advantage of Lyon’s situation?
As of Friday, it’s been reported that Lyon has been handed a provisional relegation to Ligue 2, which will materialise if they fail to pay off their debts and recover their financial situation. A player like Cherki and his market value could be one of the ways to recover their finances, as a sale looks imminent ahead of the January window.
Liverpool’s enquiry could have come in a timely manner, as they could have taken advantage of Lyon’s current situation and forced their hand to sell Cherki. The 21-year-old French midfielder has the qualities to thrive, and while he’s primarily an attacking midfielder, he could compete with the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and even the wide players for a place in this team under Arne Slot.
